Table Talk with Rookie's Family: Recent Episodes
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By day, "The Rookie" is the producer/sidekick of Garage Logic with Joe Soucheray on 1500 ESPN - one of the longest running, most successful radio shows in the Twin Cities. By night, he's Matt Michalski - one part of an entertaining family of six. Join the Michalski family for an audio place at their homemade dinner table. Table Talk discusses life events, including family ups and downs. Table Talk with Rookie's family will make you think, laugh and probably make you cry. It's just that real.
Check out who is back! Table Talk Returns with all family members and some added significant others, chatting about what they are up to and reminiscing about their Fair memories! They have been away for awhile, but are back today!!!
Sophia has a night to remember, Um...The Toy Hall of Fame's inductees/Disliked Thanksgiving Foods
What is Astroworld? Mom gets out of character mad at a store! Rookie's in trouble for his Covid item.
Present members make up a list of questions for another family member to answer about themselves! Have a Halloween listen!!
Rookie's looking for a career change? Snack Trends the year everyone was born/Kids Halloween bit from 20 years ago with Morghanne Q E Wolff Slattery! Very Cute!!!
Find out what item of clothing again once made Rookie uncomfortable buying for his wife~ See how the kids react to his nice gesture. Ruthless!!
A shooting at Truck Park in Saint Paul happened on Saturday night. Maclaren escaped injury, but was ten feet away from the unfortunate action. Caution: Some tears ahead~
Where did the Cheeseburger originate? Will Americans ever get back to the office? Football Rivalries and How to properly cut your grass!!
State Fair Wrap up-9/11 Bday for Maclaren-Matthew stuck in an elevator-Gabe has questions about record players
Live from the state fair! We welcome the families behind Spiral candles and Andy's Grill!
What task brings Matthew Jr out in the hurricane like winds of New England? What are the top divorce jobs currently? Lottery wins are 'timely'! Dad places a prank call to Gabe while at work and does not get the information he requested. See you this Friday at 2PM! The Garage Logic Booth right next to channel 5!
Are signatures a thing of the past? Quick book review, how dads can embarrass kids, not getting the shot could cost you, literally!
New items from the state fair, do we really need dishes that are more healthy? An announcement from mom about Table Talk's appearance at the MN State Fair~
Gymnastics, forced vaccinations, what your shoes say about you, Y2k & the seven deadly sins!
What is with the Olympics? A bad dog or bad owner? Is Britney crazy? Phia's Stylish, Gabe falls in a ditch!
The pandemic had shut down studio access for Table Talk. Now that it is reopened, the dysfunction can continue. Catch up with the family to see what is new!
A Christmas Miracle! Table Talk is back! No Description, take a chance. You know that you cannot resist!
The entire family sits together in person at the homemade dining room table to chat about the family dog, how they have tickets to the State Fair drive thru, how Dad proposed to Mom (or did he?). Halloween costumes and the President getting Covid-19. Laid back fun show.
The kids take a stab at Rookie for not knowing current events. What their current events are, might surprise you! The Vikings disappoint again, the Emmy's are going to be interesting, and politics at work, make Gabe nervous. What a family!!!
Yep! It's all over the map with all family members present. Masks, back to school, How many rocks grow??? Take a chance......
EVEN THOUGH THERE WERE THREE MEMBERS SITTING ON THEIR 'DUFFS' IN THE LIVING ROOM, THEY WOULD NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE LATEST. AS A RESULT, ROOKIE WENT ABOUT IT SOLO. CURRENT EVENTS, AND NONSTOP CHATTER, PLUS THE STUPID DOG AND HIS NONSTOP BARKING. UGH!!!!
This one is all over the map!! A tribute to Boston and its best and worst~ Matthew Jr and Hailey make an appearance right at the table!!
Masks galore everywhere!!! Kids are gaining weight during quarantine, Mom and Dad celebrate 27 years of marriage. Mom provides names for what? Curb Your Enthusiasm and Grey's Anatomy. For Target, it's Halloween in July!!
Also the family weighs in on the Washington Redskins controversy and what are the top concerns during quarantine~
It is Hot!!!! Power at the house?? $$$$$$Cool down with some reviews, are masks driving you crazy? FL man builds home from jail cell, The kids all left mom and dad alone for the 4th~
We decided to record an early episode so people have a little something to listen to while you escape 'to the lake'........
The Family is finally back!!! After taking a couple weeks off the family gets back on the Podcast horse!!! Is 'Master Bedroom' racist??? some reviews from listeners and Sophia learns what day it is today!!!!
The Family gathers around the table once more during quarantine to discuss the events of the day. Eating habits, what is high and low risk for getting together. The power of Dave Portnoy's pizza reviews, Sophia on how to preserve food, Gabe wreaking havoc on the family, and oh yea, the 'Divorce Salad'
Civil unrest has the family on edge overnights. Coronavirus has affected an isolated member of the family. Matthew surprises Mom by popping in this week. Major water trouble at the house, leads to a major leak and plumbing bill. It's not all dark and dreary. The future is bright....someday~
The family gathers in the living room instead of the table, to be more comfortable. Maclaren gives a little game quiz, Dad mentions a possible change for Major League Baseball, work in the yard becomes almost deadly, mom picks another MN gem for the bucket list that would be fun after all of this. Matthew wonders about wearing gloves. Sophia? Well, you can try to decide what she is talking about~
The entire family gathers to chat about the current state of everything during shutdown. What does opening up even mean? What is fair to these small businesses that are treading water? Dad finds a mother's parenting moment that is charming and real. Mom finds top ten travel destinations to 'do' in MN. Sophia comes up with....well, something Sophia. Matthew's surprises mom with, well some real chaos as we close out the show. Very Raw and Real!!! Happy Mother's Day Moms!!!!!
It was just so gorgeous outside on Sunday, we decided to putt off our Family Podcast duties just one day. Also new this week, we moved from the table to the living room, couches and comfy chairs and all. Sophia has a surprise endorsement that catches uss all of guard! WHOA!!!
Many different topics covered and a small spat on the air between Maclaren and Sophia about helping out in the garden. The NFL Draft went on as planned, but will there even be a season? Hockey? Baseball? What exactly is Tik Tok? Sophia provides some summer drink suggestions for the backyard quarantine~
Mom is very busy making masks and Dad is busy reviewing different types online. Not only is the economy being threatened by Covid-19, Higher learning institutions may be changed forever. What video games are the kids playing and what about mom and dad's favorites? Sophia provides the recipe for an immunity shot in the morning~
Easter Sunday and we are not only quarantined, but we are snowed in! See how the family tensions are playing out, because they are!! COVID-19 thoughts and frustrations and looking ahead to some relief. WOW! A lot to pack in for an unconventional Easter~ Hallelujah!!!!
The family learns what a "dead pool" is, talks about the terrible experience of shopping in Victoria's Secret, and takes bets on the end of quarantine date.
Now going on 2 weeks in quarantine, we recap our family game of hide and seek, the new Netflix show Tiger King, and discuss whether or not this is the "new normal".
Update on what it's like to be quarantined as a family of 6, recap on the most recent grocery store trip that included a coughing man, and a comprehensive guide on what to read, watch, and binge during quarantine.
Check in on the family for an update on day 5 of Corona quarantine. Top 3 things to do while quarantined and a toilet paper stockpile update.
Listen in to hear how the Corona quarantine is going in the household. Current status of the toilet paper stock, running out of activities, and find who has been having daily meltdowns .
Banned from the Podcast Studio the Podcast Family sets the Dining Room table where it all started! We did miss out on our scheduled Auto Show appearance and were banned from visiting the studio due to the Coronavirus situation, so we decided to invite Escape With Us Vacations travel agency owners, Maria and Theresa to discuss travel fears and why you should always use a travel agent. Great Listen~
Dad reveals how long he was a sworn in Federal Officer, and explains where he was last week. The Coronavirus is very real. Family members differ on how the family should be prepared and what level of concern the world should have. Good news from Maclaren on the release of a 2020 MN Hockey Hair Video~
The Family chats about the current state of the Coronavirus and what wearing a mask really does for you. I't not what you think. Music for your dogs is a new trend. What is with Leap Year? A man goes on a Lenten diet of Beer!!! This episode will not be as funny: Sophia is absent~
Dad throws a pledge envelope in the basket at church w/ an I.O.U for $1 Million bad karma?? 1980 Olympic memories~does it mean anything for the kids? Greatest fears and Good Vibes from Sophia!
Listen as we debate if ghosts, aliens, and "other beings" are real, the lady who found her lost mix tape, Matthew's alarm clock madness, grammar rules, and what happens when you recline your seat on flights these days!
A couple family members were down for the count and with the big snow event, the family decided to take Sunday off and entertain you all with a best of from last February. More Oscar reviews on the next Family Podcast~ We promise!!!
The Big Game is today! Learn what traditions the Fam does on Super Sunday!! Sophia learns the meaning of 1/4 Back~
Join us as we celebrate 225 reviews on iTunes, answer questions from our listeners, talk about the spreading of germs, clean eating from white plates, and the possible discovery of the cure for cancer!
Listen in as we discuss the benefits of beet juice, germs on your phone and toilet seats, the Royal family drama and our breakdown on sports-including some sex football QB's (attn: Sophia)
Loneliness linked to earlier death in elderly people, the Royal Family stepping away, toughest parenting moments, real planes in Top Gun 2 and fun words to add to your vocabulary!
Rocks that are billions of years old in Morton, MN. A pop entertainment update from Mamie, U-Haul's smoking policy for new hires, When does the new decade start? HMMMMM
Tune in to hear our New Years Resolutions, fashion trends of the decade, top Google searches of the year, tweets about the new movie Cats, and a new trend known as Russian Devil Lips!
The entire family is in studio with the addition of Hailey. Tune in for a meatless diet update, the 20 things that will change your world in 2020, and the scariest children's book of all time.
Hear all about millennials breaking Christmas Traditions, why do Minnesotan's call pop, pop, get an update on Matthew's meatless diet and join us for a round of Christmas Trivia.
Top 3 things to do around the holidays, Peleton ad, cute kid adopted, crying during movies, and a MN High School hockey movie!
Listen as we discuss Black Friday scams, Billie Eilish, a jewelry heist, added charges to local restaurant bills, and two MIT students that hold a unique Guinness World Record!
Update on the Holiday Gift Guide Contest, take a walk down memory lane with us and hear things we were grateful for from our gratitude jar, and get the scoop on our favorite Thanksgiving tradition!
In this podcast we get to know who's gifts are worth the price, obviously only Gabe's. We also get to know who's making the big trip to sin city and abandoning the family in Minnesota just remember what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Written by your favorite, Gabe
Tune in to hear about a new Netflix documentary on plant based eating, a dog who talks, the benefits to sleeping on your back and a snow crab that was sold for some big money!
Find out who ran around the house butt naked and why, hear all about the top advent calendars for 2019, a beloved animal becoming extinct, and a Halloween crash that had paramedics mind-blown.
Listen as we celebrate 50 episodes today, hear about a haunted local restaurant, list the top 10 Halloween candy this year, talk about how much sleep people actually need and the world's most expensive parking spot was just purchased! Fins out who fasted for 38 hours? Not Rookie!!!
Listen to hear an update on our little Finley, a basement flooded with blood, and the longest flight ever. We also call in a special guest, Father Nels Gjengdahl, to give us their opinion on Nike's newest shoe drop- Jesus shoes!
We talk about the newest holistic method to drain toxins from your body, if red meat is really okay to eat, a storm of crickets attacking Texas, 7 daily life-changing habits, and random facts about Hocus Pocus!
Dad, Matthew and Gabe run the Podcast this time, as the ladies have a prior engagement. A little sports, a drug bust goes in reverse in the water, giant pigs in China and is it safe to go see the movie, The Joker?
We are excited to share Finley (our new family member), hear some of our unpleasant nicknames, learn about our distant Fairbanks relatives, a Princeton grad who may not be the brightest bulb in the bunch, and a lady who took "a cat" home with her. Plus some good ol' family fighting!!!
Wondering what to wear to a job interview or everyday to work? We've got ya covered! Hear all about the America's Got Talent winner, our favorite fall activities, a women who accidentally started a fire in her apartment doing something you'd see straight from a movie, and we wrap up with quirky things Minnesotans do!
Most likely because they are all 'Hangry", the family proves that they are not perfect by going after one another. Allergies, a dragonfly infestation, what it took to become a teacher in 1923 and a run on Popeye's chicken sandwiches. Smoking and vaping do not get the same amount of attention, according to Matthew, Jr.
Tune in as we discuss the current White Claw shortage, an artist who created a black hole, the MN Zoo monorail's current state, a golfer's hole-in-one disappointment, an Ikea hide-and-seek game and find out who takes the most naps in the family!
Full Crew is in studio, we wrap up our family State Fair trip, who loves gas station foods, and there are robot strippers?!
State Fair review w/ tips on how to get more out of your State Fair trip. Would you rather....Interview attire: Does designer wear hurt or help you?
The family chats about Gabe's trip to DC w/ mom and dad, then it was off to Boston to meet with Matthew Jr and the girls. Boston is a great town! A Blaine man found what he thought was a scorpion. What he did with it upset some. Top 3 things to do at the State Fair~is really different for everyone! High school advice for Gabe & jet setting royals' carbon footprint!
Some fun facts about the U.S. and we also learn Secret Service code names for the Presidents and their families. Instagrammers are flocking to a poll of water in Spain that looks good, but is not. Where did Toll House cookies come from? Is dad attracting animals, a la Saint Francis? Hmmmmm
The family delivers some great news about Maclaren. Mom puts out a story on millennials in a working state. A guy throws 96 MPH on a whim and gets a contract. Is this an innocent story? Sophia points some very disturbing things for sale on Ebay.
The new trend by rappers is short concerts. Way too short, according to the Fam. New cell phone rules Aug. 1st spurs some discussion on what laws should be allowed. Mom finds some weird/fun things to do in Saint Paul. Gabe brings the story about the kids grabbing the sturgeon in Minnehaha Creek to the table.
It was terribly hot here and now Matthew gets the heat in Boston. Thank God for A/C. What does everyone like to do in the summer? A quick call from a Chandelier...Ummm...okay. When you hit fifty, your emails change a lot! The family is hurting quite a lot after sending off their dog Piper after a thirteen year run. RIP "Good Boy"
The Fam is all over the board today, starting with some listener feedback and emails. Then Gabe chimes in with some Area 51 news. A group on Facebook are planning on storming the Area 51 castle. Is this for real? A little twist in the hydration conversation, self-cloning tics and finally India gets some upbeat poverty news!
All four kids bail on mom and dad for the 4th of July for the first time ever, forcing a nontraditional day for the parents. MN State Fair food controversy with the syringe donuts. Also the State Fair gets recognized as one of the top festivals in the world. An outing to Jax Cafe in Minneapolis is impressive!
Update on our garage sale this weekend, the new foods at the Minnesota State Fair, and some Table Topics including "What is one thing you would try if you had no fear?"
Matthew Jr and Maclaren discuss their European highlights. Matthew went from Europe to Boston to live and work. His first laundry stint? Which one of us is growing horns due to too much cell phone use? Gabe takes over Matthew's old bedroom immediately! Monopoly goes cashless, Mom does some wind tasting of her own at a grad party!!
The entire family plus Hailey call Grandpa to wish him a Happy Father's Day. Grandpa then talks about raising Rookie and his own upbringing. Touching. Some bad Dad jokes and Gabe takes off on Rookie for being a hoarder while cleaning out the garage! Ouch!
Matthew Jr and Hailey make a trip to Canterbury and get to see dogs race. The third race in the Triple Crown, the Belmont, did not disappoint. What a year for horse racing. Maclaren chimes in with some parenting comics. The In the News segment is always fun and informative.
This week we had a dental emergency, previewed our third graduation of the year, talked about Kodi Lee from America's Got Talent, got a preview of Matthew and Maclaren's European trip this week, and we debut our new "Out and About" segment featuring Rustica Bakery!
Recap of our two college graduations, update on our future plans, and we dive into the best and worst commencement addresses!
Matthew Jr on the road again, another very bizarre turn during a Triple Crown race. The Twin City Burger Battle was again a success. Yum! Odd jobs that the family has done over the years, including Rookie as a Ninnja Turtle! Gross. New Oreo flavors and a quick mom degment~
We read some listener reviews, announce the top baby names of 2018, discuss the things moms want for Mothers Day, unwanted things that parents save for their kids, and we run through a few Table Topics.
Mom and Dad's first date anniversary, a thorough Kentucky Derby recap, Sophia introduces us to food combining, we discuss the current state of social media policing, and finish up with a Sunday news dump.
Sophia cries not once, but TWICE during the podcast, we unconventionally cover the NFL Draft, and the kids compete in the ultimate Disney movie quiz.
We read some Table Talk Listener Feedback, give a Boston Marathon Recap, discuss the New Jeopardy Champ, tell a story about an alleged Amazon Package Thief, and talk about how the Easter bunny is terrifying.
Matthew checks in from Boston as we introduce Hailey, a Boston Marathon Alum. Hailey talks about prepping, running and most importantly, finishing the marathon. What are your top three TV show of all time? Heartbreaking news from the Mall of America. Traveling is great but certainly has its drawbacks~
Table talk best of! On Episode 2 of the then "Family Podcast", we discussed our experiences growing up in radio, talk about the release of the iPhone X in Tech Talk, and the boys get the girls out of their comfort zone with a sports trivia quiz.
A Florida man did what? Maclaren checks in from New York, We all fail a NASA quiz, and we will buy any product that Apple releases.
Rookie tries to focus on the Mueller report and its release but he is overruled by the girls so that they can discuss shopping. Matthew Jr is on his way home from DC, where everything is breaking. The uses British accents while at IKEA, which drives Mamie crazy!!
We all choose our top 3 favorite cars from the Auto Show, Sophia swears during the podcast, The College Admissions Scandal is discussed, and we learn how the Chicago River is dyed green for St. Patrick's Day.
We choose The Top Games to Play as a Family, Talk about Why Gum is Evil, Learn about Tesla's New Dog Friendly Feature, and get a glimpse at the Future of Youth Athletics.
Everybody is preparing for Spring Break! The Family (minus one)chimes in with their travel wish list and their favorite places they have visited. Travel agent Maria from Escape With Us Vacations offers great destinations as well as tips for family travel!
Hear the results of the 4th Grade geometry test that Maclaren gave to the family, we each pick our Top 3 movies of the 90's, and are Facebook and Instagram listening to us?
Rookie's family gathers around the table and starts right where they left off. Gabe, the eighth grader, takes the reigns as he pleads for permission to get his first job. Does Valentine's Day mean different things to each family member? Wow? I didn't expect that!!!!
On this episode of The Family Podcast, we talk through some interesting Table Topics, give an update on the state tournament for Sophia, and finish things off with a quiz on the Minnesota Wild.
On this episode of The Family Podcast we get into some Table Topics, we learn the toy of the year for each year that we were born, we hear about Sophia's exciting upcoming week, and finally, we breakdown each of our opinions on the Winter Olympics.
On this episode of The Family Podcast, in honor of Superbowl 52 being in town, we talk about our favorite Superbowl memories, meals, and learn some fun facts about the big game.
On this episode of The Family Podcast, we play a game call "What Is On Your Phone", as well as talk a little NFL Football on this Championship Sunday.
On this episode of The Family Podcast we do a wrap up of 2017 with the top songs, movies, tv shows, and much more. We also tackle the age old debate of the real vs fake Christmas tree, and the law is laid down on when the tree needs to be taken down.
On this episode of The Family Podcast, we debut a new segment called Table Topics. We discuss the most memorable meals we have ever eaten and talk holiday shopping and decorating as we get closer to the big day.
On Episode 7 of The Family Podcast, Michelle, Mom, D, is the center of our About Me segment. We release the 2017 Michalski Family Holiday Gift Guide, and we draw names for our not so secret Santa.
On episode 6 of The Family Podcast, our "All About Me" segment this week features Matthew Sr., we discuss how our Thanksgiving went, and talk about all the different pets we have had over the years.
On Episode 4 of The Family Podcast, we dive into how kids can persuade their parents to get what they want, we talk about the phobias that each of us have, and finally get to the bottom of whether you should expect people to notice when you get a haircut.
On Episode 3 of The Family Podcast, the girls attempt to get their revenge on the boys with a Kardashian Quiz, we talk about what it means to grow up in Minnesota, and we break down kids in sports.
On Episode 2 of The Family Podcast, we discuss our experiences growing up in radio, talk about the release of the iPhone X in Tech Talk, and the boys get the girls out of their comfort zone with a sports trivia quiz.
In this podcast, we introduce ourselves, talk about what to expect from this podcast, as well as technology, family traditions, and the week ahead.